A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7907488 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 74690831 epoch_slot_no: 214031 block_no: 7907311 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 18611 time: 2022-10-20 09:12:02 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb03d739539b6dc9f483a6f7a83e001de5f16633bf0bae61789ffee2f1f7a560Block Operator
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